kelzo

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1. MDS in LTC salary

   kelzo replied to MIA-RN's topic in MDS

   I wonder how you made out? Im in MA and am interviewing for a MDS coordinator position next week.......career bulider says median salary in this area 44/hr hmmmm???

2. Where Should I Begin with Training

   kelzo replied to Paula C's topic in MDS

   Ok I will shoot you an email after my interview next week. Boy, you are BUSY!! Right now I work an overnight baylor shift only. This new MDS position is only 24hrs so Im gonna do both for now!!

3. Where Should I Begin with Training

   kelzo replied to Paula C's topic in MDS

   Hey Paula a quick update....I have take 5 out of 10 classes the AANAC offers and will be going on my first interview for an MDS position Tue!!! Have you started working with MDS yet??

4. It's Wrong! (A night shift perspective)

   kelzo replied to Sixtyseven's topic in Geriatric

   I understand where your coming from completely........that being said. If the resident doesn't want to wake up for that Prilosec, I respect their right to refuse, chart it and if it happens repeatedly we as the MD to change the time to 11am. A lot of...

5. Where Should I Begin with Training

   kelzo replied to Paula C's topic in MDS

   Did u get the MDS 101? I was looking at that and I think I will need the one w the textbook included. How much was it to join?? I'm off to work myself. I do a Baylor and both love & hate the hours!! I'm so ready for a more "normal" schedule!!

6. Where Should I Begin with Training

   kelzo replied to Paula C's topic in MDS

   Hey Paula I'm in a similar position as you!! I just emailed the AANAC and asked them where to begin!! I will keep you posted when I get a reply ?

7. Iffy practices at my new job...

   kelzo replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric

   Here's a question. I am also new to this field, as I have been working in pharmacy pretty much ever since I graduated 18years ago. I started working perdiem at an LTC facility about 4 months ago. I have 20 pt's to pass meds to, do treatments, IV's et...

8. For Inactive Nurses desiring to return to the field

   kelzo replied to live4today's topic in Retired

   Thank You Momma23 for you words of encouragement. I will say with each shift I work I do get more and more comfortable. Especially since the supervisors at this facility are so incredibly patient and helpful. It really has made the difference.

9. For Inactive Nurses desiring to return to the field

   kelzo replied to live4today's topic in Retired

   Hi all! I am an RN that graduated in 1990 and really did not work long in the field (6 months agency) before finding a job as a nurse in pharmacy. At the time of my graduation nurses were not in demand and most of my class moved out of state to find ...